Earlier this month, MiX Telematics and Sygic – a global leader in GPS navigation software – announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to integrate Sygic’s software into MiX’s Android-based MiX Rovi, a rugged in-cab driver display. MiX Telematics is confident in Sygic’s capabilities, describing their software development kit (SDK) as “easy to use and innovative”. Sygic states that the partnership confirms their growing position in the fleet market, and that they share a mutual goal with MiX: to increase efficiency and safety in the fleet industry.

Mpatamacha Game Capture, a professional game capture organisation in South Africa, recently reported that MiX Telematics had a huge hand in helping them to save money and manage the intricacies of their fleet. Working with channel partner Carrus Fleet Management, the customer chose a solution comprising of on-board computers and CAN bus integration for their Mercedes truck units. Among other benefits, Mpatamacha reported that by monitoring fuel consumption alone, they have been able to save up to R10,000 per month per truck.

A 7% reduction in fuel consumption, an engine heating warning system, ticket integration and lowered wear-and-tear costs: these list just some of the benefits for long-standing UK customer, Cardiff Bus, who installed a MiX Telematics fleet management solution in 2011. Cardiff Bus Director Gareth Mole, who came from an aviation engineering background, did not hesitate to adopt MiX’s technology to boost overall fleet efficiency. The story, by the routeONE team, about how Cardiff Bus made the shift to telematics, offers an interesting and relevant account for anyone involved in fleet management.

Last month, staff from across MiX Telematics’s various regional offices celebrated reaching a significant company milestone: securing 500,000 subscribers internationally. A ‘global exchange of cultures’ was the theme of the day, with teams exploring and enjoying the food and national dress from other parts of the world. MiX is proud of its global footprint as well as a corporate culture that is rich in diversity.

MiX Telematics will be participating in theCommercial Vehicle Show 2015, from 14 – 16 April 2015. The road freight transport event, held in Birmingham at the NEC, attracted over 18,000 visitors last year. Visit MiX Telematics at stand 4F02.

From 24 – 26 May, MiX Telematics will participate in the Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention 2015, being held at the Champagne Resort in the Drakensburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. MiX Telematics is also once again sponsoring the Convention's golf day.